Development of a responsive site to promote behavioral changes in computer users
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Physiotherapy, Ergonomics, Occupational Health, Physical Inactivity, Sedentary LifestyleAbstract
The growth in the use of technology for long periods, both inside and outside of work, is associated with a sedentary lifestyle, being a risk factor for several health problems and the change in this behavior can be promoted through technologies. Develop an interactive responsive website to promote behavioral changes in computer users. From a literature review, modifiable risk factors associated with health problems in computer users were identified. Messages were created to increase knowledge and promote behavioral changes in users. These messages include recommendations regarding breaks, adjustments in the workplace, physical exercise, hydration, among others. The messages were personalized, and the user includes personal information and current lifestyle habits. All this information was implemented in an interactive responsive website developed in JavaScript language and Node.js engine. The responsive website was developed, including the proposed features and is available online. In future studies, its effectiveness of the responsive website to promote behavioral changes among computer users, improving their health and quality of life, could be tested.
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